KTM TPI Top End Replacement After 124 Hours! Must Watch! 2019 KTM 300 XC-W TPI

[@paulvanhout9695]

That exhaust has seen better days!

[@jahbay]

Agreed that was a pretty big Dent.....

[@youtubeaccount9058]

I like the tech. He doesn't say too much or overstate things. It gives you a good idea of what things matter, mainly, air filter and oil injection. Too many people try to show off their encyclopedic knowledge and end up burying the main points or speculating.

[@kevinegbert1251]

Thank you 👍🏼 I’m still trying to figure out what to do with my hands in these videos 😂

[@garthlundquist8316]

At 270 hours, my 2019 TE 300i runs great and has 190 lbs compression. These motors last a very long time in single track use with proper care.

[@richr161]

Even in this video I;m not sure i would have changed that piston. Double ring piston and low rpm this motor will achieve 4 stroke like engine life using a good oil like klotz. Great Bike. A refined and modern 2 stroke in my opinion is a better machine than the 4 strokes.

[@infidelmat]

No kidding, 100 hours trail riding is nothing. 150 is a very safe interval, 200 shouldn't be an issue. The real danger seems to be piston skirt wear if your PV flapper gets alot of buildup causing wear and skirt failure on the exhaust side.

[@enduroa.k.o]

@@infidelmat this is the best advice in my opinion. With this build up could wear new piston out in no time

[@melo5848]

@@infidelmat can you say that again with more friendly terms pls? My 85 blew up only on the exhaust port just like u said.. intake side and right and left side were perfectly fine. Maybe like 15-20 hours on top end when it happened

[@infidelmat]

@@melo5848 85s (and all small bores) have much much lower service intervals, we were talking about big bore KTMs specifically in trail/enduro. Those little bikes are a whole other thing that I really can't say may, but there are plenty of forums for everything out there.

[@elcincero321]

People will never believe you can hit 125 hrs and more on a 2 stroke, when; properly jetted and maintained. Thanks for sharing this video. Since I got to know this channel I've been impacted to know someone else knows this.

[@EnduroMadeira]

All 3 of our TE300i's (2021) have gone past 400h each on stock piston. They're about 450 now and I am changing the piston for the first time. Granted these are bikes for tours, and they are rarely revved hard (no racing and most guys coming for a ride are offroad beginners) I'd say this is a pretty good bike! (stock piston, stock chain, sprockets, etc.)

[@garthlundquist3623]

Sold my 2019 TE300i to a friend at 300 hours, original piston. It is now over 400 hours on that original piston and needs to be rebuilt. Pretty amazing.

[@drivingmylifeaway7149]

158 hours on my 250 xc-w! Due for top end.. still runs good. Noticeable power loss

[@itsd.k9487]

By a top end do people mean just the rings or the whole piston and rings.

[@drivingmylifeaway7149]

@@itsd.k9487 whole piston and rings.. Generally a couple hundred dollars for everything you need. Then if you wanna rebuild or jet the carb.

[@sk2283]

Last 250 2-stroke I had I rebuilt the top end at 150 hours and it was fine, could have happily gone another 25 hours + That was a mix of trails, enduro practice and a few races. Awesome engines

[@richardhartley7094]

excellent video good to hear from a tech that works on these bikes all the time puts all the crap about tpi bikes to rest thanks Kyle👍🇬🇧

[@quentinrance8974]

Well done Kyle, it's always good to get a second opinion and another perspective on this newer technology in the dirt bike realm.

[@AntiStressKit]

Thank you for the video Kyle. I was happy to learn TPI worked well on your bike, and for those who have commented here. Unfortunately, my experience with the Husqvarna TE150i 2020 is different. After 25 hours the top end was completely gone. The cylinder and piston were burnt out due to insufficient oil in the mix. We found no issues with the oil pump and the assumption was that updating the map software would resolve the problem. at the 45 hour mark (20 hours after the previous top-end rebuild) the engine malfunctioned again, but now, due to too much oil in the mix. I was told (once again) that a new software update would resolve the issues I have been experiencing thus far. It would come as no surprise that I lost confidence in the technology and any comments, suggestions, or recommendations that may assist me will be greatly appreciated.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

So sorry you had a bad experience. Me and my group haven't have any problems with ours other than that fuse blowing that I have mentioned over and over.

[@johnnyreb86]

Try a coober ecu. They work with factory ktm and build ecus with no emissions restraints. They map the ecu how the factory should and would if it weren’t for overbearing government rules.

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

TPI motors are run way too lean to satisfy the Euro 4 emission requirements and give the owner short engine life. No thanks, I will keep my carbed 2 strokes.

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

@@the_g371 Until I can get at least 237 hours before a top end rebuild like on my carbed 2 strokes, I disagree. I am an older rider, so I guess it's okay for the young riders of today to spend 10 grand on a bike with a very short life motor. Be my guest.

[@eastwood4006]

@@carlatamanczyk3891 have you ridden a modern TPI 250/300? Performance characteristics might change your mind.... A well cared for TPI can go 150-200 hours unless you're in the dunes or something wild

[@gkling33]

Kyle, thank you. Whether or not it was necessary, I appreciate you putting a fresh top end on the bike BEFORE I WIN IT.

[@marklowe7431]

These are an amazing bike. No regrets. No mods needed other than suspension/rider setup, add an exhaust guard and fork bleeders. Done.

[@Coldbrookdangee]

I'm at 70 hours bone stock on a '22 250 xcw with nothing more than very frequent oil changes and very frequent air filter cleanings. I warm it up with 0 throttle per manual and it's been taking good care of me :)

[@hammer49946]

I just rolled 75 hours on my 22 xcw-300 and all I have done is tires. Air filter maintenance. Gas and oil. All technical single track. I warm it up the right way and installed a fan. I'll do the top end next winter at 150-175 hours.

[@pietkun007]

170 hours on my 2019 300 TPI. No issues whatsoever. I ride hard enduro and I did many races with it including Roof of Africa, IMPIs and EWXC Race seasons. Since top end done i don't even any power gain. Bike feels exactly the same.

[@BrianK-pd4bu]

206 hours on my 2015 250xc did top end at 125 hours, runs as good as new !

[@mcsbikelife3829]

The point is fuel injected ones are having problems not the carb bikes

[@dac999]

That's cute. My 4 stroke RFS motor has 720 hours with first piston. :-) And still going strong.

[@pinhead_larry4893]

I bet you and you’re boyfriend are real cute on your 4 stroke

[@dac999]

@@pinhead_larry4893 yes we are

[@ashmyrmidonsminions9271]

​@@dac999 Heeee larious guys 🤣🤣🤣🤣 wanna talk about 9 vs 45 now heh

[@1MarkBevans]

Diesels will last a long time, as well as outdated heavy pigs 😂

[@DirtBikeGrub]

The RFS motor is legendary in reliability. But is also a 4 banger and not same as 2t

[@jamesdenton3692]

Had 300 hours on my 08 300 xcw before a teardown ,( a drowning ) . Casual trail riding, Optimal at 100:1 ,no more than normal wear.

[@RTRrentals]

Great insight! Thanks! and Sounds like he was hesitant to admit bikes can go higher hours than manual recommendation, he's gotta walk a fine line in a Porfitting Service Repair Shop.

[@carscene7425]

I had a 2017 250xc and I easily got 125h on it, just lost that slight compression but I was so amazed on how long my top end lasted and nothing broke on it for the 2 years and 6 months i had it, just tires and sprockets

[@eddiekelley527]

Much appreciated KB. You are very valuable to the dirt bike community..

[@stevenbrannan6979]

My 2019 300 exc TPI lasted 6.3 hours. Sounds like something in the bottom end. Although a little disappointed, I must say KTM UK are very good at communicating with customers. I have to take it in to the dealer for diagnostics and then hopefully they will offer some kind of goodwill towards the coat of repair. Love the channel though Kyle. Wish we had trails like yours in the UK

[@tonyt1554]

What ended up being wrong?

[@stevenbrannan6979]

@@tonyt1554 Completely collapsed main bearing. Ended up having it replaced and the crank rebuilt. Luckily no other damage. Unfortunately KTM ruled it as corrosion being the cause and although I disagreed with them I had to pay for the repair. Not the best for 6.3 hours but just unluck I suppose

[@tanelrebane]

Superb video Kyle! There's so much uncertainty floating around on the net regarding TPI so this was reassuring to see. Made me decide to get one. Thanks, much appreciated!

[@Frank88Workz]

Nice short video Kyle, having bought a 2020 300 that makes me confident that doing maintenance like always will probably result in a long lasting bike. Since i have a 920h original internal 500exc that seen hell i think i can make it 😂

[@wirth315]

Outstanding video. Exactly what us seasoned Vets like to see. Preventative is Cheap on a 2 stroke, so top end every 100 hours and parts pay for themselves. Braap!

[@gregplassmann7139]

Replace the oil pump every 100 hours??!! KTM should have adopted Yamaha's 1970's mechanical Yamalube pump system. With '70's Yamaha enduro's still running around, it seems much more reliable and durable than the KTM oil pump.

[@forestradmall2200]

Can’t wait to someday have a ktm300xcw! Just nine days until the sweepstakes. Crossing my fingers and toes

[@BrianK-pd4bu]

Amen !

[@rcracer641]

Why does KTM not place a warning sensor on oil pressure. No oil pressure a light comes on. Nice video.

[@robsonenduro3316]

exactly what I think, and some message displayed on the dash in case of oil pump failure - eject! eject! this system is ticking bomb otherwise.

[@DirtNastyy]

Super smart idea. Hell even a small red light tucked away somewhere would be a lot better than nothing

[@robsonenduro3316]

@mateuszsymbula LOL pump with no pressure, that's a good one....

[@tonyt1554]

@@robsonenduro3316 There's no pressure because it just gravity feeds into the intake after the pump. Since there is no resistance it never builds any measurable pressure.

[@farmer3242]

No oil pressure, motors toast already!

[@onthethrottle7104]

I've been in this industry for 4 decades, the 2019 250 and 300 XCW and XC TPI motors and suspension is the very best KTM/Husky has ever produced. I currently own 2021 and 2022 XCW and an XC and the 2019 is the best best bike of all time. Just FYI to all of you guys looking for bikes out there. If you want to make the suspension even better, to go Slavens Racing and you can find everything you need. But stay with the 2019 bike.

[@haydenholub1931]

This channel single handedly got me into dirt bikes! I can’t stop watching I bought a old Baja motor sports 125cc what would be a good next bike I’m ready for something a little new and faster!?

[@Hermelin.G1]

Hey there! Id recommend trying as many different bikes as you can. Ride the bikes of friends, sit on bikes at stores etc. That way you will find your perfect match ;-)

[@Unkomaks]

I have been riding my 2008 ktm 200 Iv put over 300 hours on it and it’s still running perfect

[@Andrefsr98]

300 hours with same piston?

[@TheIrongutz]

I remember putting thousands of hours on my 125 and 250’s as a kid and never did a top end. Probably lost some power but never broke down, just rode the hell out of them.

[@Scottstunts]

Me too man. I had a 97 cr125 that I ran I maxima 927 for like 5 years, beat the hell out of the thing with no issues.

[@listomoto]

base on that piston you can stretch the hours for 200

[@bboness713]

This video answered the questions I had that gave me reservations about buying a new KTM or Husqvarna. While I can't afford one now, I plan on getting one in the future. Great job and thanks for the quality products on your site.

[@DirtBikeTrailRider]

My 2020 6 Day has 130 hours, and is running perfect.

[@RossoOz]

I thought that the next size bigger piston is not to maintain compression but to stop excessive piston rock in the over sized cylinder. New rings and the cylinder hone would maintain the compression? Good video BTW

[@redneck272]

Correct !!! , 001 on a set of new piston and rings will not change the compression at all , the oversize piston is to help piston slap or rock

[@kevinegbert1251]

That’s correct. I failed to further explain that point at the end of the video. However, like Rusty said, the cylinder bore size is .001 larger than stock so that’s the main reason why we jumped up to the B piston was to achieve the correct cylinder to piston clearance. The other reason is because the pistons fatigue over time and if you choose to just swap in new rings you run the risk of cracking a skirt from too much piston rock.

[@TheSprigga]

You weren't worried about the factory Nikasil coating on the cylinder walls when he re-honed the cylinder?

[@davidmcfarling8692]

Great video Kyle. I have a 2017 xc250 and it is a great bike . I hadn't ridden off road sence the early 80s . Can't believe how much better new bikes are. XC250 does everything well. Next time I may look at a 300 but can't imagine it could be better. My 250 has about 20 hrs sence rebuild by 2nd owner. He had it done by local shop with a good rep. I'll ride it 50 or so and have a look inside. Can't believe how well modern 2 strokes hold up. Expensive but worth it. Last bike was 75 yz360. Big difference.

[@gilvietor1918]

I loved my TPI bike, but like you pointed out I used the recommended oil, never had issues, though I didn't put huge numbers of hours on the bike. Great video as usual.

[@JAVTROOPER]

What??? Is this man is a Hugh Jackman ?? 😂

[@CraigSmith568]

The oil pump is my biggest worry with the TPI bikes. Is there any way of knowing if the pump quits like a light coming on? Would love to have one of these and it would be interesting to see if the people that had issues with the pump were running a different oil or not.

[@albertcampos959]

Yah this is the beauty of our bikes...these 300s (for trail) run for ever it seems!

[@jerseyjeeper1575]

The wash pattern on that piston was nice. Good A/F ratio..

[@kaldtonde]

"Except that time I was dumb as hell"...so humble Kyle.

[@green461]

The marks on the piston are that of being the thrust side, totally normal, blow-by doesnt leave marks, its from the piston rod:stroke ratio when its forced down, some force is pushed to the side (thrust side). Use a compression tester for that. Over 160hrs on mine and another i know of over 400hrs and never been opened. Another I know did top end over 200 and didnt even need it. This one looks fine yet. You failed to mention the biggest determining factor for rebuilding....compression test.

[@duken4evr]

Nice! That engine's insides looked great! TPI oil pumps are generally reliable. The big thing to watch out for is don't get any dirt at all, not even a tiny bit, into the oil tank. Contamination can easily cause the sensitive oil pump to fail. I prefer a Lectron carb equipped bike due to the stone axe simple nature of it. TPI is a binary on/off switch - it is awesome until it isn't, then it is a nightmare. A Lectron is even more simple than a Minkuni carb with it's multiple jet circuits, and the metering rod carb really does compensate well for varying elevation and temp changes. I live in CO and ride in CO and UT, so the bike ('18 300 XC) sees a lot of big temp and elevation swings. Always spot on after the initial dial in was completed with the Lectron, and it manages to do that with a mechanically simple design. That is a win when it comes to dirt bikes. Simple is good.

[@tomlynn2873]

I thought you should not hone the nickel from the cylinder?

[@DirtBikeChannel]

We didn't hone it away.

[@lenny3394]

Dirt Bike Channel But would it be fine to just run it as is in this case?

[@kevinegbert1251]

The Nikasil plating is extremely durable and a light hone doesn’t actually remove a measurable amount of material (cylinder mic’s out the same before and after). The hone simply helps to remove glazing and freshens up the cross-hatching in the cylinder to help seat the new rings and increases lubricity between the cylinder and piston/rings.

[@ukaszm.795]

GET ECU or stock?

[@stone4858]

All pump failures I know about were not using Motorex oil. Mine has 295 hours and it looks like new just opened it yesterday 🙂 for it's second top end re-build as I do mine every 150 hours

[@LChem1]

Gee an oil pump lasts all of 125 hours and it should be replaced? I'm 70 and I can easily put 125 hrs in less than a year. A kid can do that in a month. Maybe just use premix?

[@johnnyreb86]

You can’t use premix on these bikes. The oil pump replacement only takes about 15 minutes.

[@LChem1]

@@johnnyreb86 and the pump cost? I had a Saab with an injector but it didn't hurt the engine to use premix. Had a 1970 Kawasaki 350 Scrambler. It also had injection. But dittos. Why woyld using premix damage an engine? I use it in some 4 stroke applications

[@johnnyreb86]

Purr Cat the pump is about $100. The reason you can’t use premix is because the fuel injectors are in the transfer ports, meaning the fuel never enter the crankcase and the oil is injected into the throttle body. The benefits of this are the oil isn’t diluted with fuel so it lubes better and less oil is needed. It also results in a cleaner burn and more fuel efficiency.

[@LChem1]

@@johnnyreb86 oh, thanks. I wont be getting one.a $1hr for an oil pump is $$$....but i am going thru a 1998 kx125, every bearing etc etc. Maybe $1800. &my labor. Oh, my Kawasaki was an American Eagle....Dan Gurney got into bikes but failed Quickly. We bought 3 for $300 each, in the box!. He also put AE emblem on Laverda 750. But youll never see one.

[@Ultrasuede1]

300 hours on my 08 300 exc. Doing a full rebuild because I dusted the bearings. Never buying a cheap air filter again

[@clumzer1]

love MotoXperts

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

How many hours did you run your yz250x before doing the top end?

[@moto3moto419]

Forums are a good source of real world experience , just like this one example of .

[@barromoto]

What does your tech think of the head design without squish band? Why has ktm changed the head design?

[@kevinegbert1251]

All the new engine design revisions on the TPI bikes have been targeted at producing lower emissions, not necessarily increased power.

[@billyjohn1472]

Is there a slower video which shows all the steps taken when changing a TPI Top End?

[@ryanpettis7275]

If you wind one lmk

[@jt-yt9yh]

You mentioned a type b piston after the hone. My question is what happens after the next build? Stay with b or options?

[@nicholaskemp2451]

I cannot help but wonder how many increments piston sizes come in if mechanics keep cleaning/removing cylinder metal. Hopefully it's something like 12 and they aren't more expensive then the originals. If not, 2nd hand 300s may become junk & new ones only last 1 or2 top end rebuilds. Something to consider.

[@therealdjt532]

Not necessary to do top end on 125hrs. This seems to be a common thing amongst bikers now. Do a compression test and decide.

[@mountainvalleyfrost5777]

It's a sweepstakes bike. Think for a moment, he gives away a bike that destroys itself 50 hours later. Imagine the grief he'd get.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

This was wrapping up a long term test to see how it looked inside, AND I'm giving this bike away in less than 2 weeks. Wanted it to be fresh for someone.

[@johnnyreb86]

G C compression test won’t tell you the crankcase pressure. Also the fatigue life of the piston comes into play. It’s common to crack chunks of piston skirt off the bottom of the piston due to the negative/positive pressure change in a two stroke crankcase. A few hours and a couple hundred bucks for a top end is way cheaper than a couple days and over a grand for a bottom end rebuild.

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

I don't understand such low hour top end jobs these days. But I still ride carbed 2 strokes too.

[@CW-up7xv]

@@johnnyreb86 and crankcase pressure won't be fixed by a top end if it's leaking out of the crankshaft. Even 150 hours is unnecessary. I'm on a 17 300 XC and I ride fairly hard. After 200 hours the piston looked perfect and the rings were well within spec. Not desert riding though, mostly technical singletrack.

[@yorkchris10]

I went over and looked at some sled talk to see what's going on with the piston and rings. Looks like oil-cooled piston, but maybe better lube coming??

[@danielplace1962]

That is not blow by on piston below the rings On a two stroke exhaust goes down the transfers momentarily before the pressure dumps enough out the exhaust and charge can come up too from the bottom end.

[@frannava9799]

What do they put in the engine seals?

[@tigcig7371]

I’ve been really looking forward to seeing this video, awesome job kyle

[@nonoantonio98]

But Kial we have to remember this bike is using an aftermarket ecu as well? Which may change results to the standard bike..

[@boblogIIIfan]

You should do the piston more often, good time to clean the power valve also

[@agee8322]

+ baked on carbon means its running weak. Oil wash and minimal carbon mean its running rich(er). What you want is a fairly washed top with a minimal carbon pattern.

[@billybob1773]

Thanks for this update, looks good. I have trouble trusting an electric solenoid plunger pump as there is absolutely no redundancy built in. What's wrong with an electronically metered mechanical pump where the mechanical pump will supply the max unrestricted amount of oil if the electronic metering fails, mechanical oil pump failures are extremely rare compared to the regularity you hear of these types failing and you're still passing your emission tests with precisely controlled oil metering until the day the electronics decide not to work....the difference being the engine isn't going to seize from lack of lubrication when the electrics do crap out.....just more exhaust smoke and maybe a plug foul.

[@kevinegbert1251]

The electronic oil pump and programming on the TPI allows for an extremely lean oil mixture under no load (at idle) to reduce emissions and “loading up” but also allows for a far richer mixture under high load/rpm to prevent seizing or scuffing. A mechanical or Venturi style pump simply doesn’t have that kind of range.

[@theeasternfront6436]

Looks like an easy swap. Carry a spare??

[@billybob1773]

@@kevinegbert1251 That's why I was talking about an electronically metered mechanical pump with the fail safe being it will poke the maximum oil (un-metered) in if the electronic metering fails instead of no oil being injected when the current design fails.

[@danielplace1962]

Carry a spare. Lol. When it is seized that won't help you.

[@bikemancody2752]

Have a link to a Nikil Sil hone???

[@JaykeGroenhuysen]

My 2020 300 XC-W blew up today at around 60 hours

[@RideWithTheWolf]

So, can the carbon be burned off? ... and where would the carbon go if it was burned off? Nice vid ...

[@jackrussell9744]

MXP does nice work. They ported an atv head for me bitd.

[@elcincero321]

That piston is exactly marked as a piston with a properly jetted mid lean and rich.. exact point where you want to be.

[@Giorgio676]

THX for that ! I have same engine on my 300HVA All is ok

[@eugrules]

Too soon for me. But everyone is different. Great video as usual.

[@keithsada1380]

I can't seem to get a straight answer on whether engine braking on these bikes is okay or not.

[@rodolfocornejo5771]

Porque mi tpi falla en alta como si le faltara gasolina que crea que sea la falla amigo

[@craigwilson8255]

Pretty crazy to need a larger piston after just 140 hrs on the cylinder. Maybe they honed it too much? Idk. Seems too soon to me.

[@lucasbraga6123]

The dislikes must be 2 TPI owners who had bad experiences

[@mixalis6168]

or carby owners who have no clue !

[@timm1807]

@@mixalis6168 Tpi runs leaner and is not as good as carb. Simple

[@riders.oregon4474]

Maybe accidentally bumped

[@jadenantal1652]

@@timm1807 much simpler tho. Never need to rejet when going up or down in altitude

[@rattius]

Hey! Just scrolled to the comments, did not find anyone aksing this: When would you recommend doing a bottom-end rebuild, meaning connection rod replacement with bearings, crankshaft bearings, etc? In my ktm manual they recommend this after 80 hours of usage, so including piston change and cylinder check. I think this is not neccessary so early?

[@dominickjohnston5881]

if you have heavy carbon build up it could be a sign of a lean condition as running rich kinda washes away the carbon on the top of the piston. Anyways nice job

[@openidqd]

KTM oil pump for retro two strokers? Interesting 🤔

[@bigals.ktms.9937]

Yes good run down on a long term tpi.

[@mecalpsha4473]

*KTM is the best - way better quality than the big 4*

[@paahtopro3950]

doubt

[@itsd.k9487]

If the cylinder and piston is in good shape could you just change the rings ?

[@northernlightse3066]

Good commentary and info. Thanks!

[@damonabrams9418]

Hey Kyle and good morning, I just purchased a 2020 250xc tpi and I cant find a skid plate for it anywhere , I never road before and this is my first ever dirt bike, that's my other question you think I did the right thing

[@patauger1193]

Hi Kyle Got 2005 kdx 220, never did top end, ring, piston...etc. Keep Air filter, always clean, lube chain, run 1/32 like recommend, semi synthetic 2T kawasaki oil. Compression 150psi. Looking for beta xtrainer, next bike, want reliability like kdx. I like to ride, technical. Keep good work👍

[@Sladep123]

Nothing is as reliable as that KDX

[@Ridefastorgetpassed]

Cant wait until Kyle calls me to drop off my KTM hahahaha

[@hermitrob5481]

Yeah they want you bring em in at 100 hours to make KTM and the owner happy. Get 125-150 all day long on XCW single track riding.

[@enduroa.k.o]

Very informative video thanks 👍🇬🇧

[@laneball5262]

I’m looking to get a two stroke how much would you expect to pay for a rebuild like this without oil pump

[@danamesarchik3633]

Great Job Kevin!

[@knolysjohnson7244]

Very nice :) Thanks for the tips!!

[@Stylelss]

I’m new to the dirt bike world. I hope this is not a stupid question but do 4-strokes have this issue?

[@lespaul1959reissue]

Thanks for the video

[@bradsanders6954]

1000.00 might catch it if the oil pump quits. We dont know why the pump quits.........Ive run 200 hours on many different older school KTM 2 strokes. All good when it was measured.

[@abreitenbach]

Do you retorque the head after a heat cycle? I just rebuilt the top end on my 500 exc and im getting mixed answers on that subject.

[@kevinegbert1251]

I’ve never experienced or seen head gasket issues on the hundreds of motors that we build and we don’t re-torque after heat cycling. That being said, you won’t hurt anything to re-torque the head bolts/nuts if it makes you feel better.

[@abreitenbach]

Kevin Egbert I just did it and the bolts turned about a 1/16th. Now I can sleep haha.

[@theeasternfront6436]

Rechecking torque isn’t gonna hurt a thing.

[@abreitenbach]

The Eastern front i was more concerned with not retorquing and possibly blowing a head gasket

[@TopRevs]

Damn thats a big piston

[@korearoughterrainchannel4104]

Hi Kyle! What size of the piston do you recommend for replacement after 100 hours of the hobby ride on KTM 300 tpi?

[@brodystott4518]

If only people outside of America could enter the sweepstakes

[@zekeisme1]

great videos. thanks for the hard work